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Poetry can be an amazing outlet to express how we are feeling, provide us with inspiration and give us an opportunity to take time out. At the college we have many talented poets, writers and artists. It is amazing how the arts can help you express thoughts and feelings. One of our Facilitator team Sarah has written an awesome poem about...
Since 2001 the Mental Health Foundation have been bringing the UK together to focus on getting good mental health. This year the theme for the week is Community. At The Recovery College we are privileged to have a community of Students, Volunteers, Partners and Staff where we each have a vital role in making our community so spe...
It's Enrolment Week! Our Summer Term is nearly here.. Before the start of each Recovery College term we have Enrolment Week, this is when we ask you to send your course choices for the upcoming Summer Term. If you are a current student this will have been discussed in your End of Term Review, but if you are a new student this will ha...
At The Recovery College we believe everyone is valued and has a part to play. Following the news of the High Court ruling on the 2010 Equality Act we recognise the impact this news will have on the LGBT+ Community.. We all have a right to feel safe where we live, we have compiled a list of local and national organisations that you can contact ...
One of the difficulties with stress is that people experience stress in different ways. This contributes to stress manifesting itself differently. Stress isn't avoidable but it is manageable, keeping a stress relief toolkit can be a great coping strategy to support you. Today you can read what Kirstie keeps inside her toolkit. Perhaps this can give...
This week is one of the biggest moments in the Christian calendar. At Easter Christians across the world gather throughout the week to reflect on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. To learn more about Easter, click here: About Easter - Easter Customs and Traditions - WhyEaster.com The Recovery College would like to wish a Happy Easter...
At The Recovery College, we offer a variety of courses where we discuss stress and how we can lower our stress levels and practice self care. We're asking the team what they keep in their stress relief toolkit to support them when they start to feel stressed or overwhelmed. Here's Charlotte - one of our lead facilitators toolkit! One of ...
Stress is Everywhere but what if the Antidote is love? #LeadwithLove is a movement that promotes kindness and compassion. By leading with love, we create environments where people feel valued, supported and empowered to thrive. Check out this poster created by The Stress Management Society. Download PDF File Here Further...
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Although our Spring Term has come to an end there are still ways for you to attend the college during our break. We will be delivering weekly Recover Together sessions and Health Walks across all four areas of the Black Country. These sessions are a great way to stay connected and continue to build on your learning from our Spring Term. Our L...
The Help for Heroes, Veterans Moving Forwards course has been designed by Veterans for Veterans. This course is suitable for all military Veterans, regardless of when or where they served. By the end of the course, students should understand the true impact of their military experience and be equipped with the right skills to move forward in their ...
What have we been up to in the month of March? As the weather has improved it's been great to get back out in the sun and use our Garden areas. The course is in full swing across our 4 bases and staff and students are working hard to make these spaces amazing. if you are interested in gardening, as a beginner or an expert and are pa...
We are excited to release our latest timetable for The Recovery College for the Black Country. With new additions such as workshops, taster sessions and brand new courses! There is something for everyone to enjoy. You can view our timetable by clicking this link: Summer Timetable for The Recovery College If you would prefer a...
Here at the Recovery College we are super proud of our hard working team, and we want to celebrate them and help you learn more about what we do. What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? I am Digital Officer at the Recovery College, covering all things marketing: including the Recovery College's presence on Facebook, YouTube and ...
When it comes to inclusion, neurodiversity refers to a world where neurological differences are recognised and respected as all other human variations. What is Neurodiversity Celebration Week? Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Its purpose is ...
At The Recovery College facilitators play a huge part in shaping courses, providing feedback and bringing their lived experience to inform the College's policies and approaches. Today we are chatting to Hazel. What is your job role and what subjects do you cover? Hi I'm Hazel and I am one of the facilitators at the Recovery College. As a faci...
Together, let's #AccelerateAction for gender equality! International Women's Day gives us the opportunity to celebrate all the women in our lives - your mum, sister, daughter, friend, colleague - the list goes on! It is a day to celebrate the achievements of women throughout history and inspire future generations. At The Recovery College we want to...
On the 8th March, we remember and honour the many movements which fought for women's rights and liberation – and those who continue that struggle to this day. But what is less talked about is how intertwined Women's Movements were with working class organisation. Typically we're presented with a story of middle and upper-class women, such as the Su...
Ramadan Mubarak from all at The Recovery College. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Ramadan is a holy month dedicated to prayer and reading the Quran. The exact dates of Ramadan change every year. This is because Islam uses a calendar based on the cycles of the Moon. Ramadan will come to an end with Eid Al-Fitr, ca...
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It's been a great month here at The Recovery College, As we enter the second half of our term lets reflect on the successes of February. At the start of February the marketing team hosted a Time to Talk Day event online. Time to Talk Day is a day for friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen...